Global pop sensation Ariana Grande has issued a heartfelt and furious plea to her legions of fans after discovering that ‘ruthless’ ticket touts are hijacking her highly anticipated ‘Eternal Sunshine’ world tour.
The Grammy-winning singer took to her Instagram story, visibly distressed, to express her profound disappointment upon learning that tickets were being resold for astronomical sums, far beyond their original face value. This unscrupulous practice is systematically pricing out her most dedicated supporters, a reality that Grande finds deeply troubling.
'It Bothers Me So Much'
In a raw and emotional video message, the ‘Thank U, Next’ hitmaker directly addressed the issue. "It is so unfair to you and to me that anyones work is stolen and resold for such outrageous prices," she stated, her frustration palpable.
Grande emphasised her commitment to her fans, known as Arianators, assuring them that her team is actively exploring every possible avenue to combat the scalpers and rectify the situation for future sales. Her primary concern remains ensuring her true fans have fair access to see her perform live.
A Widespread Problem
This incident highlights the persistent and growing issue of ticket touting within the live events industry. Fans across the UK and beyond consistently face the challenge of tickets for major tours selling out within minutes, only to immediately reappear on secondary sites at massively inflated costs.
Grande's public condemnation adds a powerful celebrity voice to the calls for stricter regulations and more robust anti-bot technology to protect consumers from predatory reselling practices.
The singer concluded her message with love and appreciation for her fans, vowing to continue the fight for a fairer ticketing system for her ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour dates.
